2005 AC Cobra vs. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2005 AC Cobra is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 350 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 538 kg more than 2005 AC Cobra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Cobra | 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | AC | De Tomaso |
| Model | Cobra | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
